puli

[ pool-ee, pyoo-lee ]

noun

, plural pu·lik [pool, -eek, pyoo, -leek], pu·lis.

1. one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.

puli

/ ˈpjuːlɪ; ˈpʊlɪ /

noun

1. a breed of Hungarian sheepdog having a very long dense coat, usually black, that hangs in strands with a ropey or corded appearance

Word History and Origins

Origin of puli¹

1935–40; < Hungarian, alteration of pudli poodle, shortening of earlier pudlikutya, translation of German Pudelhund; poodle

Word History and Origins

Origin of puli¹

Hungarian, literally: leader

Example Sentences

Like setting up an array of box fans and even a portable dehumidifier to get a puli’s long, thick cords dry after a bath, a process that can take 24 hours, in Valarie Cheimis’ experience.

From Seattle Times

A puli, a dog bred for sheep herding, has a coat that grows into tight cords that hang like fringe on a throw pillow.

From New York Times

A German shepherd called Rumor who just missed winning at the Westminster Kennel Club last year came back to score a big victory Monday night, beating out favored Preston the puli in the herding group.

From Seattle Times

It's related to the puli, a breed already recognized by the AKC and known for its coat of long cords.

From US News

I was just in time to see him puli' on his boots before he went outside.

From Literature